Applied Evidence
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Applied Evidence
Achieve better glucose control for your hospitalized patients
Forget sliding-scale insulin. A basal/bolus regimen yields better results with no additional risk
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Applied Evidence
The latest contraceptive options: What you must know
Proper counseling hinges on having the latest data at your fingertips. This review—and handy guide—will help.
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Applied Evidence
A curious case study
Our patient had developed skin folds on her neck, and her vision was deteriorating. Interestingly, her sister had the same complaints.
Practice Alert
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Practice Alert
Managing chronic pain: What’s the best approach?
New recommendations take an interdisciplinary approach and avoid making medication the sole focus of treatment
Original Research
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Original Research
Unsedated colonoscopy: Time to revisit this option?
This approach is worth considering when cost and sedation-related side effects are a concern
Clinical Inquiries
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Clinical Inquiries
Prophylactic oxytocin: Before or after placental delivery?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Either is fine.
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Clinical Inquiries
Does heat or cold work better for acute muscle strain?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Cryotherapy is better than heat for treating acute muscle strain (strength of recommendation [SOR]: C, consensus, usual...
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Clinical Inquiries
How does pentoxifylline affect survival of patients with alcoholic hepatitis?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Pentoxifylline improves short-term survival in patients admitted to the hospital with severe alcoholic hepatitis (strength...
Commentary
PURLs
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PURLs
Dust mite control measures don’t help asthma patients
Forget about mattress covers and air filtration systems. They don’t work, despite what the guidelines say.
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PURLs
Antidepressants causing sexual problems? Give her Viagra
Female patients no longer have to choose between relief from depression and a satisfying sex life.